Benedictine University Demographics & Diversity Overview

56%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
1%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Benedictine University has a diverse student body with 56% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
42.5%(848)
Hispanic
18.8%(376)
African American
8.8%(176)
Asian
18.8%(376)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(5)
Two or More Races
2.2%(43)
Unknown
7.8%(156)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color56%
Total Enrollment3,123
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Benedictine University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Benedictine University has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
52.5%(1,073)
Women
47.5%(969)

Gender Statistics

Men1,073

34% of total enrollment

Women969

31% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Benedictine University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(5)
18-19
26.6%(543)
20-21
30.9%(630)
22-24
29.5%(602)
25+
12.8%(262)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(2)
22-24
14.0%(151)
25+
85.8%(928)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Benedictine University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 70% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.4%(292)
Out-of-State
28.7%(119)
International
1.0%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State292

70% of student body

Out-of-State119

29% of student body

International4

1% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

56%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age